Legal Discipline: Miami lawyer H.T. Smith won FFLA’s 2026 Medal of Honor for decades of service, including work with Legal Services of Greater Miami and civil rights advocacy. Courts & Accountability: Two South Florida attorneys were suspended for signing a dead client’s name on settlement agreements tied to a disability discrimination case. South Florida Voting: Vote-by-mail ballots are now going out for the Aug. 18 primary in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, with Aug. 6 as the latest request deadline. Local Politics: Duval voters must register or change party affiliation by July 20 for the Aug. 18 primary and special election. Public Safety: Central Florida launched “Operation Best Foot Forward” to crack down on drivers not yielding at school crosswalks. Weather & Health: South Florida faces extreme heat with feels-like temps near 110, plus storm chances later today. Palm Beach County: Commissioners vote Wednesday on “Project Tango,” a proposed AI data center amid neighborhood opposition. Animal News: A green sea turtle rehabilitated in Palm Beach County was released back into the ocean. Food Safety: A Miami-area Dunkin’ and other restaurants were temporarily shut after inspectors found serious rodent and insect violations.